Duke never trailed, shot 39 percent and smothered the Division II Rams early, holding them to 16.7 percent shooting in the decisive first half and forcing 19 turnovers for the game.

Duke outscored Winston-Salem State 32-7 during a 16-minute stretch midway through the half in which the Rams missed 21 of 23 shots. They had as many turnovers as points (13) at halftime, but Duke outscored them just 33-31 in the second half.